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Police: Roland 2-year-old girl dies in accidental shooting after dad leaves loaded gun unsecured
ROLAND, Okla. — A Roland father is facing manslaughter charges after his 2-year-old daughter died in an accidental shooting after he allegedly fell asleep with his loaded gun on the dresser. Court documents say that on October 23, Roland police reported to the home of Thomas Goddard after hearing...
Local family recalls 6-week experience at Arkansas Children's Hospital
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — On May 2, the Arkansas Children’s Northwest Auxiliary, a volunteer organization that helps support patients and families though fundraising and service projects, is hosting “A la Carte,” a fundraising event for the hospital. Attendees will be able to try all kinds of food...
Fort Smith woman wins $500,000 lottery prize playing instant game
An early birthday gift for a Fort Smith woman purchased at a gas station on Rogers Avenue turned into a $500,000 prize, according to a news release from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
Future School of Fort Smith students support ‘Pet Pawtraits’ program
Forget having a Monet or Picasso that may be costly to protect or can’t be showcased outside a museum. The hip new art is “pawtraits.” And the coolest ones are those painted by students of the Future School in Fort Smith that may be part of adopting a pet.
Fort Smith officials hear about noise concerns, new rules related to foreign pilot training center
Some Fort Smith residents – including a former Fort Smith Regional Airport manager – expressed concerns Thursday (April 25) about noise levels in the city when F-35 fighter jets begin arriving this summer as part of the Foreign Military Sales program. Ebbing Air National Guard Base, home to...
Riff Raff: It’s more than just a medical school
More than 11 years ago this fella told me about a new Fort Smith-based organization of which he was certain would do great and transformative things. One of the few areas in which I excel as a journalist is being skeptical. My BS meter moved toward the red the more this guy talked.
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